White House confirms no Trump-Putin meeting planned in immediate future
U.S. President Donald Trump does not plan to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the immediate future.
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Ukraine ready to end war through diplomacy – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine has coordinated a unified position with its partners regarding diplomatic ways to end the war and is ready for the corresponding dialogue.
Ukrainian forces debunk Russian claims of advance toward Kostiantynivka
Reports of alleged Russian troop advances toward the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region are false.
Military aircraft, air defense, Ukrainian weapons: Zelensky holds meeting with Umerov
New agreements to strengthen Ukraine's combat aviation and air defense, transformation of the NSDC Secretariat became the main topics of President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Rustem Umerov.
Power outage in Chernihiv continues as restoration efforts hampered by ongoing attacks
After the strike on energy infrastructure in Chernihiv region, the city’s electricity situation remains critical. At present, it is impossible to predict when power will be restored in Chernihiv.
Preparation for Trump-Putin meeting in Hungary on hold – media
The process of preparing a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has stalled amid reports that expected pre-meeting between key foreign affairs aides of the two leaders, who were supposed to determine the summit’s agenda, have been postponed.
SSU destroys two Russian aircraft intercepting Ukrainian long-range drones
Special forces from the “A” Center for Special Operations of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) destroyed two light aircraft that the Russian military had been using to shoot down Ukrainian long-range drones.
Russian drone strike injures nine civilians in Sumy
In the city of Sumy on October 21, a Russian strike drone deliberately hit an intersection, injuring nine civilians.
Casualties reported as Russians shell Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region
Russian forces shelled the city of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, on October 21 using various types of weapons, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.
Ukrainian, Spanish defense ministers discuss supply of missiles for Ukraine
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal discussed with Spain’s Minister of Defense Margarita Robles the delivery of weapons and participation in joint defense initiatives.
Russian drone attack on car in Kherson: Number of wounded increases to three
The number of victims of a drone attack on a civilian car in Kherson in the Korabelnyi district has increased to three.
Enemies attack car with FPV drone in border area of Kharkiv region, two victims
Russian troops struck a car with an FPV drone in the Derhachi community of the Kharkiv region, and two people were injured.
Russians strike Novhorod-Siverskyi with drones, four killed, seven injured
In the Chernihiv region, a massive Shahed drone attack on the city of Novhorod-Siverskyi on October 21 killed four people and injured seven others, including a 10-year-old girl.
War update: 108 battles on frontline, 45 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 108 combat clashes have occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, and fighting is still ongoing in six front sectors.
Lavrov promotes fakes about "peace" and "Nazis" in Ukraine again — CCD
Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that "an immediate ceasefire would leave most of Ukraine under Nazi rule" are typical Kremlin manipulation.
Trump's actions regarding Russia seem weak and incomprehensible — Austrian expert
The actions of the Administration of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Russia and the settlement of its war against Ukraine create the impression of excessive compliance and the lack of a clear strategy in restraining the Kremlin.
Russian troops hit Semenivka in Chernihiv region again
Russian troops again hit Semenivka, Chernihiv region, with an FPV drone, damaging the transport of one of the services.
More than 260 Points of Invincibility opened in Chernihiv Region
Over 260 Points of Invincibility have been deployed across the Chernihiv region, as the city and northern communities were left without power following Russia’s overnight strike on energy facilities.
Zelensky: As soon as pressure eases, Russia tries to abandon diplomacy
As soon as pressure slightly eases, Russia attempts to step back from diplomacy and, on the eve of winter, strikes Ukraine's energy infrastructure almost daily.
EU set to help Chernihiv amid blackout – Mathernova
The EU continues to provide support ahead of the winter season and is studying the situation in Chernihiv to help the city tackle the blackout caused by the consistent Russian attacks.
Putin feigns readiness for talks while Russia brutally attacks Chernihiv, Sumy regions – Sybiha
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is pretending to be open to diplomacy and peace negotiations while Russia continues to launch brutal attacks on Ukraine's Chernihiv and Sumy regions, leaving many communities without power.
Teen killed, six injured in road accident involving 15-year-old driver in Kyiv region
In the village of Myhalky, Kyiv region, a 14-year-old boy was killed and six other minors were injured in a road accident involving a 15-year-old driver.
Ukraine's parliament extends martial law, mobilization for another three months
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved bills extending martial law and general mobilization for another three months, starting from November 5.
Kremlin signals unwillingness to 'accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation' – ISW
The Kremlin has shown no indication that Russia's leadership is prepared to "accept anything less than Ukrainian capitulation."
Current line of contact should serve as starting point for negotiations – joint statement by EU leaders, Zelensky
Leaders of several European countries and top EU officials have issued a joint statement expressing support for U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to immediately halt hostilities in Ukraine and launch peace talks based on the current line of contact.
Hungary will not block EU's 19th sanctions package against Russia – Szijjarto
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has denied rumors that Budapest plans to block the European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia in light of the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Prisoner exchange: Coordination Headquarters outlines two tracks of negotiations with Russians
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War is working on two negotiation tracks: exchanges under the Istanbul agreements and so-called numbered exchanges.
Russian forces deliberately obstruct energy restoration in Chernihiv region – Ministry of Energy
The aggressor is deliberately launching drones that continuously circle over damaged energy facilities in the Chernihiv region, preventing the start of restoration work.
Enemies shell 18 settlements of Sumy region
From the morning of October 20 to the morning of October 21, Russian troops shelled 18 settlements of the Sumy region with various types of weapons.
Oil depot in Hvardiiske, Crimea, flares up with new force
In the village of Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea, the ATAN oil depot, which was attacked by Ukrainian drones on October 17, ignited with new force.